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EVENTBRITE (PRE-REGISTERED SESSIONS) -- Get your tickets here!
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 9th at 7PM
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- Sales end Monday, January 27 at 12PM

Wednesday Social - KARAOKE NIGHT!!
Location: The Westin Hotel - Devonian Room
Time: 7PM - 10PM
Appetizers will be provided throughout the evening.

2025 Tours
Art Gallery of Alberta 
"Guided Tour": Thursday February 8th 9:30AM - 11:00AM
"Guided Tour": Friday February 9th 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Telus World of Science - Edmonton
Thursday February 8th PM

Fort Edmonton Park
Thursday, February 6th 9AM - 3PM
Friday, February 7th 9AM - 3PM

Muttart Conservatory
Thursday, February 6th 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Friday, February 7th 9AM - 10AM

Royal Alberta Museum
FRENCH Classroom: Thursday, February 6th 9:30AM - 11AM
ENGLISH Classroom: Thursday, February 6th 1PM - 2:30PM
FRENCH Tour: Friday, February 7th 9:30AM - 11AM
ENGLISH Tour: Friday, February 7th 1PM - 2:30PM

2025 Partners In Education Luncheon with Scott Ervin -- Get your ticket here!
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 9th 2024 at 7PM
10:30AM Doors open
11:15AM Program begins
11:30AM Scott Ervin to speak
12:15PM Lunch will be served


2025 Venues:
  1. The Westin Edmonton: 10135 100 St. NW
  2. Edmonton Convention Centre: 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
  3. Saville Community Sports Centre: 11610 65 Ave, NW, Edmonton
  4. Art Gallery of Alberta: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
  5. Offsite locations: There are numerous offsite locations which all require an Eventbrite ticket.  All Attendees with an Eventbrite ticket will be emailed directly with a location address.
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Friday, February 7
 

8:45am MST

Conference Day 2 Opening Remarks
Friday February 7, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am MST
tbd
Friday February 7, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  General Interest / Intérêt Général, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

21 People Services Skills That Help School Leaders
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Principals, vice-principals, and other school leaders who participate in this session will engage in meaningful discussion and leave with a wide variety of tips, tricks, processes, resources, and key understandings in the area of people services and human resources within the schoolhouse. This is a discussion-based session for developing school leaders in the area of people services, human resources, personnel, staffing, and staff health & wellness. During our time together we engage in small and large group discussion around several scenarios and dilemmas on people topics that school leaders face each and every day. Come join us and be ready to share key ideas from your school as well. Together, we will not only identify issues and challenges, but actual solutions that help us manage our most important resource, our people.
Speakers
avatar for Ray Hoppins

Ray Hoppins

Mr. Ray Hoppins thoroughly enjoyed his thirty-three year career as a teacher, vice-principal, principal, and central office leader in Vegreville, Innisfail, Sundre, and Olds. Ray is a proud alumnus from both the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary, and recently... Read More →
Chairperson
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Admin / Leadership, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Every Child Deserves a Team: Layering Meeting Structures to Support the Whole Child
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Does it feel like you're talking about the same students over and over? Are you wanting to take your PLC's and RTI efforts to the next level? Do your team meetings lack the clarity and purpose you're looking for as a leader? In this session, Lorna will articulate, with multiple school samples and resources, the value of layering collaborative structures and processes within a school and how the introduction of a very intentional collaborative team meeting can work to respond to the needs of students collaboratively, while increasing the instructional capacity of everyone involved. In essence, schools reduce the number of meetings about students...by adding one more! By intentionally layering and connecting our PLC and RTI structures, we leverage and maximize the most powerful resource in any school for supporting the whole child - the teachers working within our building! Come learn what thousands of schools have learned about these purposeful collaborative structures and processes to ensure every student is supported by a team. Please ensure you have a device to access online materials through QR code or URL link.
Speakers
avatar for Lorna Hewson

Lorna Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning Inc
Lorna Hewson is an award-winning educator with leadership experience at the classroom, school, district and provincial levels. Lorna’s professional background has included coaching and mentoring teachers and leaders, effective assessment, curriculum implementation, and inclusive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Stop Wasting My Time!! Strategies for Effectively Facilitating Team Meetings
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Are you frustrated with productivity and impact when meeting in teams? Our time is precious so how do we ensure time spent together is maximized, whether engaging in PLC's, collaborative team meetings, staff meetings or any other meetings at your school? In this session, Kurtis will share specific structures and processes essential when engaging in collaboration, with multiple samples and resources shared. He will also present strategies for facilitators responsible for leading team meetings. Plan on leaving the session with some resources and strategies to impact your next meeting!
Speakers
avatar for Kurtis Hewson

Kurtis Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning
Kurtis Hewson has been an award-winning teacher, vice-principal, and principal, as well as taught at the post-secondary level. With over a decade of experience as an administrator, Kurtis has championed the call for collaborative structures in schools to ensure success for all students... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Counting Time
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Adapting a process for collecting data on hours of work, both instructional and assignable, defining assignable time, and monitoring time assignments.
Speakers
avatar for ATA Staff Officer

ATA Staff Officer

Danny Maas, Executive Staff Officer
TBD
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Unmasking Racism: Redefining Education
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
This thought provoking session will delve into the complexities of racism and anti-racism in education. Inspired by Dr. Beverly Tatum's analogy of the walkway towards addressing racism. You will gain a foundational comprehension of how racism is deeply interwoven into society’s fabric and our education system, often concealed from view. It is this concealed nature that necessitates our active pursuit of anti-racism. We'll embark on a journey to challenge common misconceptions like "colorblindness" and the notion of a pure meritocracy. We aim to dispel the belief that racism is a thing of the past or confined to isolated incidents of hatred. Instead, we'll cultivate a profound comprehension of its ever-present, pervasive nature that affects us all in varying, sometimes imperceptible, ways. Some may be acutely aware of its presence, while others remain oblivious. The aim is clear: to ensure equitable treatment for all so that every child can access the same high-quality education and have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Together, we will work towards creating a more just and inclusive educational future for all. You'll leave with an understanding of how racism is deeply woven into society's fabric, with a focus on actively practicing anti-racism to ensure equitable treatment for all in our schools. You'll gain practical tools, knowledge, and strategies, empowering you to be a better ally to your students and colleagues. Join me as we unmask the hidden dimensions of racism and commit to a future where every child's potential is nurtured.
Speakers
avatar for Youssra Badr

Youssra Badr

Youssra is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, drawing from her rich cultural heritage as an Arab African Muslim Canadian. With over 15 years of experience in education, she has made significant contributions in various roles, including front-line mental... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Learn to Live Forward- Lessons in Resilience!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
How do you transform your fears, chronic stress and burnouts from energy-draining experiences into fuels for your passion and purpose? This is the question Chidi Iwuchukwu has asked thousands of people, and the responses gives true insights into what makes us resilient ,optimistic and persistent. This keynote is crafted to help learners in educational settings see difficulties as opportunities for personal and professional growth. By harnessing humor, engaging storytelling, insightful questions, and actionable advice, Chidi aims to inspire educators to navigate life's pressures with optimism and confidence. Kidnapped at gunpoint and held for ransom, Chidi Iwuchukwu lives to share his remarkable journey from overcoming harrowing life experiences to become “The PRO Guy- Persistent, Resilient and Optimistic” and it rings true in every sense of the words. His amazing story of survival and thriving will wow your audience. Watch as he uses impactful story telling, insightful questions, and engagement on your stage to share on staring terror, trauma and torture in the face, coming back from the brink, imperatives of self-care, actionable insights to transform self-care ideas into reality, and practical and battle-tested strategies to build resilience. Chidi will rock your stage with his presence, passion, purpose. Chidi’s vulnerability, openness and insights not only inspires but transforms an audience! As an experienced Toastmaster, he meticulously crafts every winning performance in order to make a difference with his message. His dynamic aura on stage turns to dynamite instantly! He knows how to build motivation, amp up his audience through emotional rollercoasters with laughing, crying and reflecting together to deliver lasting results. If Chidi can survive and thrive given all life has thrown at him, anyone can overcome and soar. Arriving at this self-evident truth will take a soul-searching and self-reflective journey from stories he shares from the stage. This is not just a keynote. This is an immersive performance.
Speakers
avatar for Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi Iwuchukwu is the P.R.O. (Persistent, Resilient and Optimistic) guy. He is the bestselling author of Coming To Canada: The Ultimate Success Guide for New Immigrants and Travelers. He uses his own personal story, highlighting a variety of harrowing life experiences and transitions... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Scott Ervin - Keynote Session
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
tbd
Speakers
avatar for Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin has spent twenty-four years working with kids. He has served as a principal, superintendent, discipline specialist, mentor and father. Scott has published a book with ASCD, “The Classroom Behavior Manual: How to Build Relationships with Students, Share Control, and Teach... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Quelle est ma classe? Partie A
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Le but de cette formation est de comprendre l’utilité et l’intérêt de la grammaire moderne, de donner des stratégies permettant à l’élève de raisonner chaque fois qu’il doit réviser une production écrite, chaque fois qu’il veut comprendre, par exemple, si un accord est justifié ou non ou si l’orthographe d’un mot correspond bien à sa classe. Cet atelier permettra donc de distinguer les différentes classes de mots à l’aide d’une stratégie pour réussir les accords grammaticaux. En effet, les règles varient selon la classe du mot (déterminant, nom, verbe, etc.) et un même mot peut changer de classe selon le contexte syntaxique. Par exemple, «tout» peut être un déterminant, un nom, un pronom ou un adverbe ; «doute» peut être un nom ou un verbe.
Speakers
avatar for Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger est détentrice d’une maitrise en communication de l’École supérieure d’arts graphiques (ESAG) à Paris (France) et d’une maitrise en didactique des langues (mémoire non déposé). Depuis près de quinze ans, elle donne des cours intensifs en grammaire... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Francais, Francais
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

9:00am MST

An Inclusive Drama Classroom.
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
How to make a few changes to your drama classroom to make it more inclusive. Adding artistic activities to traditional learning strategies can establish an atmosphere that fosters improved academic performance. Plus, a drama classroom is FUN...
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Trethewy

Tracy Trethewy

Drama and Foods Teacher, Roland Michener SS
Dr Tracy Trethewy is an Australian teacher who has taught around the world. Her passion is Drama Teaching but also has an interest in Third Culture Kids at International Schools (the subject of her PhD). When at home she is the mother of two fur babies, rescue pugs from South Korea... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Expressive Writing for Wellbeing
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
In this session you will be introduced to a writing technique called proprioceptive writing, based on the work of Linda Trichter Metcalf PhD and Tobin Simon PhD. This session is open to anyone, you do not need to be a writer to enjoy or benefit from it. We’ll look at some of the research behind expressive writing, and then have a chance to practice the method. Writing is private and there is no expectation for participants to share any of their work. This method can be used within classes, but it is also an excellent resource for participants to use to support their own emotional well-being.
Speakers
avatar for Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer, Ruvilyn Gatchalian, Lorraine Kirkpatrick, Joshua Kostanuick, Hardeep Rai, Jolene Vandermeulen, and Pam Verhoeff are employees of Black Gold. Some of us are teachers, others are administrators, and others work in division office in administrative capacities. We all bring... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 06 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 06 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Nurture Starts with You
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
As a teacher, you offer daily nurture and care to your students. But how skilled are you at nurturing yourself? We cannot pour from an empty cup, so it’s essential that we prioritize our own self-care in order to replenish our energy so we don’t burn out. In this gentle session, come learn why it’s not selfish to nurture yourself first. You’ll leave with practical strategies for improved rhythm, rest, sustainable creative practices, and a stronger sense of your core identity so you can become more resilient.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Harvey

Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Rock your Yoga level one
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Are you new to yoga? Are you interested in developing purposeful body breaks that are tailed to energy cultivation, energy regulation or simply a reset when Monday arrives? This session is one hour of movement for the teacher who needs a body break and teaches classes who are also in need of movement. No experience is needed- bring a mat, athletic clothing and a water bottle.
Speakers
KS

Kendra Silk

Teacher, Redeemer
This one-hour yoga session is for the teacher who requires a body break at convention. It is designed to assist those who are new to practice to have a safe space for questions and feedback on the structure of each pose. Attendees will leave with several 5 min body breaks that they... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Physical Education / Éducation Physique
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Open space with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

AI Tools to Make Teacher Life Easier
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Do you want to be up-to-date on all of the latest AI tools for teachers? Did you see a great AI tool on Instagram, but you just can’t remember the name? Join Darren as he goes through all of the greatest AI tools currently available for teachers and how you can use them! Come and learn how AI infused tools can make your work easier, more effective, more engaging, and less stressful.
Speakers
avatar for Darren Maltais

Darren Maltais

Technology Integration Facilitator, Black Gold School Division
After years of experience as a classroom teacher, Darren began his work as a Technology Integration Facilitator for Black Gold School Division. This year will mark his 12th year in that role! He works collaboratively with teachers and students in over 30 schools, co-creating lessons... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Technology / Technolgie, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Guided Tour- Muttart Conservatory Tour #2
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION. Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here! Price: $14.00 Capacity: 20 ***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.*** Join a knowledgeable interpreter for a guided tour of the gems of Muttart Conservatory’s plant collection. You’ll explore the lush plant life of the tropical pyramid, discover unique plant adaptations in the arid pyramid, and enjoy the changing of the seasons in the temperate pyramid.
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Muttart Conservatory Tour #2 Muttart Conservatory
  Tours, Tours
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Muttart Conservatory Tour #2 (Muttart Conservatory, Max capacity for 20 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Fort Edmonton Tour #2 EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $78.00
Capacity: 50
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Learn With Us!!

wîci-pimohtêminân

Walk with us on our journey of truth and reconciliation. Bring this knowledge, empathy, and understanding into your classrooms. By embracing Indigenous ways of knowing and knowledge, we recognize our perceptions and influences and identify growth points within ourselves. This full-day program includes a catered lunch.
Speakers
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Fort Edmonton Park Tour #2 Fort Edmonton Park
  Tours, DEHR
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Fort Edmonton Park Tour #2 (Fort Edmonton Park, Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:30am MST

Visit the Royal Alberta Museum (FRENCH Tour) EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am MST
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $24.00
Capacity:30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Come meet with members of the RAM learning team to learn about the resources for you and your class. This will have a 20 min overview and then free time to explore the museum.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Roberts

Monica Roberts

Head of Learning, Royal Alberta Museum
The Royal Alberta Museum is Alberta’s provincial museum. We sustain the Province’s collecting, research, and conservation activities and showcase and share a long and storied history of this land and the peoples who have made it their home. Our work is to collect, conserve, research... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Tour Royal Alberta Museum
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tour
  • Room Details Royal Alberta Museum - Tour (Royal Alberta Museum, Tour Max capacity for 30 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

Stop Tiering Your Students! Establishing, Refining and Utilizing a Continuum of Supports EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Over the past number of years, with the growth of tiered response systems in schools, educational organizations have become proficient at tiering students for intensifying levels of support. When done well, it ensures a systematic approach to supporting a greater number of students and maximizing resources. When not done well, it can lead to higher levels of support becoming overwhelmed and resources stretched thin as more and more students are identified as requiring intensified supports. The great news is there is a better way that comes when you STOP tiering students! This session will provide an explanation of the paradigm shift from tiering students to tiering supports and share considerations when establishing, refining and utilizing a continuum of supports in schools and districts that has long standing impact for teachers and students.
Speakers
avatar for Lorna Hewson

Lorna Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning Inc
Lorna Hewson is an award-winning educator with leadership experience at the classroom, school, district and provincial levels. Lorna’s professional background has included coaching and mentoring teachers and leaders, effective assessment, curriculum implementation, and inclusive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Heading overseas with ATA’s international cooperation opportunities
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
This session will provide teachers with communication education. Often teachers find themselves in situations that are opportunities to share about their experience in the classroom. However, sometimes this is not an easy conversation to have, but it is very necessary. This isession will prepare teachers to have these tough conversations in a way that is effective and collaborative.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Andrea Berg

Dr. Andrea Berg

Executive Staff Officer, Government, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Andrea Berg, EdD, is an Executive Staff Officer in the Association's Government program area. Among her chief responsibilities are supporting the ATA's Diversity, Equity and Human Rights (DEHR) work and helping to coordinate the ATA’s public relations campaigns. Prior to joining... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Advancing Equity in Education: Culturally Responsive Teaching, Anti-racism, and Allyship
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Are you dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in your classroom? This empowering session integrates culturally responsive teaching, antiracism, and allyship. We will explore practical strategies grounded in anti-racism principles to create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe learning environment for all students. Learn how educators plays a crucial role in dismantling systemic barriers and fostering belonging for ALL students. Participants will leave this session equipped with a wealth of actionable insights and tools to implement immediate change in educational spaces, cultivating a more equitable educational experience for ALL students.
Speakers
avatar for Youssra Badr

Youssra Badr

Youssra is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, drawing from her rich cultural heritage as an Arab African Muslim Canadian. With over 15 years of experience in education, she has made significant contributions in various roles, including front-line mental... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Carole-Anne Devaney - Keynote Session
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Avec franchise et humour auto-dérisoire, Carole Anne lève le voile sur la vie d'une présentatrice de nouvelles qui peut sembler glamour et excitante. Pourtant, derrière les caméras, la réalité est bien différente. Elle parlera de ses responsabilités quotidiennes, en tant que chef d'antenne, et de son parcours pour en arriver là où elle est aujourd'hui. De plus, Carole Anne partagera la manière dont quelques mots bienveillants d'une enseignante ont allumé une étincelle et ouvert des portes vers des rêves qu'elle n'aurait jamais pensé avoir.
Speakers
avatar for Carole-Anne Devaney

Carole-Anne Devaney

Carole Anne Devaney est co-présentatrice de Global News at 5 et de Global News Hour at 6 à Edmonton. Elle est fière d'être Franco-Ontarienne et a grandi à Ottawa. Elle a obtenu un baccalauréat en journalisme de l'Université Carleton avec la plus haute distinction. Avant de... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

Favoriser l’insertion professionnelle du personnel enseignant d’immigration récente
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Le but de l’atelier consiste à outiller les intervenants du milieu scolaire (les directions d’école, les conseillers et les conseillères pédagogiques, etc.) à mieux accueillir le nouveau personnel enseignant d’immigration récente afin de favoriser son insertion professionnelle. Il vise également à fournir au personnel enseignant d’immigration récente des stratégies efficaces d’adaptation pour réussir sa propre intégration.
Speakers
avatar for Mensah Hemedzo

Mensah Hemedzo

sah Hemedzo est enseignant en affection spéciale (EEAS, dossiers PIPNPE-Littératie) au Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est. Son livre Dites-leur que je suis Québécois, publié en 2019 aux Éditions de l’Homme, est un poignant témoignage qui lève le voile sur les... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 08 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 08 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 338 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

Quelle est ma classe? - Partie B
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Cet atelier pratique présente des démarches développant le raisonnement grammatical des élèves pour qu’ils puissent se corriger en orthographe grammaticale. L’enjeu est de parvenir à leur donner confiance dans leurs capacités à résoudre les problèmes auxquels ils sont confrontés lors de la révision de leurs textes. En français, un grand nombre de mots sont homonymes. C’est en apprenant à discriminer la classe de ces mots que les élèves peuvent les orthographier correctement. Même la terminaison des mots ne nous permet pas d’en inférer la classe : les mots savons et joues sont-ils des verbes parce qu’ils se terminent par -ons ou -es? La catégorie syntaxique reconnue, l’élève peut savoir comment orthographier le mot et quelle règle entre en jeu. Dans cet atelier, nous travaillons sur un texte dans lequel se trouvent des mots homophones et homographes. Le but est de conduire les élèves à faire des manipulations efficaces pour classer des mots, car la présence de pronoms personnels, par exemple, perturbe leurs indices habituels (L’image, elle la colle / La colle est sèche). Les élèves doivent se rendre compte que des ressemblances orthographiques ne suffisent pas à discriminer la classe d’un mot. On doit les pousser à réfléchir, à raisonner pour comprendre. Dans cet atelier, les exercices proposent un véritable travail mental : il doit se passer quelque chose dans la tête de l’élève pour qu’il construise de solides fondations.
Speakers
avatar for Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger est détentrice d’une maitrise en communication de l’École supérieure d’arts graphiques (ESAG) à Paris (France) et d’une maitrise en didactique des langues (mémoire non déposé). Depuis près de quinze ans, elle donne des cours intensifs en grammaire... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Francais, Francais
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

Verbathon®: Comment s'amuser avec les verbes et la grammaire!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Voulez-vous enseigner les verbes et la grammaire d’une manière unique, amusante et efficace? Aider vos élèves en jouant des jeux? Utiliser la musique rap pour renforcer l’apprentissage des verbes? Intégrer l’étude des verbes avec d'autres matières? Apprendre comment organiser et participer à un tournoi excitant, même au niveau national? Alors venez participer à cet atelier dynamique! Verbathon® est fondé sur l’idée que les élèves apprennent et retiennent plus en participant aux jeux actifs. Les jeux et les activités du Verbathon® sont basés sur le principe que les possibilités sont INFINIES^ INclusif/ Favorise la responsabilité/ INteractif/ Intégration/ Esprit d’ équipe/ Social et amusant. Verbathon® s’adapte facilement à tous les niveaux par les profs d’ Immersion, de cadre et de langue seconde. M. Emmanuel Escueta, B.Ed., M.Ed a développé le Verbathon® et il est fondateur de Les Productions Éducatives ESCUTECH Ltée. Emmanuel est récipiendaire du Prix du Premier ministre pour l'excellence dans l'enseignement. Niveaux cibles: 2e-9e Immersion/Francophone, 6e-12e FLS.
Speakers
avatar for Emmanuel Escueta

Emmanuel Escueta

Emmanuel Escueta is a retired French Immersion Educator with 34 years experience teaching in different school districts in British Columbia and Manitoba. He is currently a TTOC (Teacher Teaching On Call) in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District in BC. He established ESCUTECH... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Francais, Francais
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Chancellor Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

Accessibility and AI Tools to Help Differentiate for All Students
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
There are several tools that ALL students can use on Chromebooks to help them become better readers, writers, and learners in general. This session will help you address the diverse needs in your classroom. Empower your students to become more independent and use the tools they need to help them be successful. In this session, we will look at the built-in accessibility features of Chromebooks such as dictation and select-to-speak. We’ll also cover the features of Read&Write with specific lessons that allow students to use these tools in their everyday learning AND how we can use AI to make differentiation a breeze.
Speakers
avatar for Darren Maltais

Darren Maltais

Technology Integration Facilitator, Black Gold School Division
After years of experience as a classroom teacher, Darren began his work as a Technology Integration Facilitator for Black Gold School Division. This year will mark his 12th year in that role! He works collaboratively with teachers and students in over 30 schools, co-creating lessons... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

L'enseignement explicite : plus que de l'enseignement magistral!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
L'enseignement explicite est une approche pédagogique basée sur les données probantes, donc les données provenant d'études validées par les différentes méthodes scientifiques. Trop souvent, depuis la diffusion des résultats du Projet Follow Through en 1976, la plus grande recherche empirique sur les méthodes d'enseignement, nous avons confondu l'enseignement explicite avec l'enseignement magistral. Dans cette session, nous allons démystifier l'enseignement explicite et comment est-ce que cette méthode pédagogique peut être appliquée à n'importe quel niveau et pour n'importe quelle clientèle d'élèves. Nous allons baser cette session sur le modèle PIC de Gauthier et coll. (2013). Avec cette structure, nous allons présenter des pratiques gagnantes qui pourront réellement avoir un impact positif sur la réussite et la confiance en soi de vos élèves.
Speakers
KB

Kevin Bergeron

Kevin Bergeron est un éducateur dévoué, passionné par l'enseignement et l'innovation pédagogique. Depuis 2019, il enseigne au Centre francophone d'éducation à distance, où il s'investit pleinement dans l'éducation des élèves à travers des méthodes pédagogiques novatrices... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 06 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Learning Resources
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 06 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

What's happened to our students and how can we help?
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
What's happened to our students and how can we help? The benefits of a trauma-informed approach (TIA) in K-12 schools. This is a session designed to help teachers view their students through a new lens. When teachers can change their perceptions of student behaviour, they can more successfully navigate the many different challenges they face in the classroom. Students arrive in our classroom having experienced a wide range of trauma. Teachers need to ensure they are working with these students in a supportive and caring way. You should leave this session with a new understanding of behaviours, as well as armed with a variety of easy-to-implement strategies and a list of recommended resources.
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Kelly

Brenda Kelly

Grade 3 Teacher, Sheldon Coates School
Brenda Kelly is an experienced educator with over 20 years of classroom teaching experience. She has taught pretty much everything from K-Grade 9, with her most recent teaching experience being in the same K-3 school for the past 10 years. She graduated with a Master of Education... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Centennial Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Rock your Yoga with friends level two
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
This one-hour yoga session is for the teacher who requires a body break at convention. It is designed to assist those who are ready to challenge themselves and try partner lifts/holds. Bring a friend! In our post Covid society some of us and our students have forgotten what safe touch and the benefits of collaboration. This session will get you moving and supporting each other. Please bring a buddy and learn some great ways to release stress and get a great workout.
Speakers
KS

Kendra Silk

Teacher, Redeemer
This one-hour yoga session is for the teacher who requires a body break at convention. It is designed to assist those who are new to practice to have a safe space for questions and feedback on the structure of each pose. Attendees will leave with several 5 min body breaks that they... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Open space with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

22 Timely Topics on Teacher Health & Wellness - Ideas I Stole From Others
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Teachers and leaders who participate in this session will engage in meaningful discussions and leave with an increased awareness of practical strategies that can be used to enhance their own approach to health and wellness. This is a discussion-based session for teachers in the area of health and wellness. During our time together we engage in small and large group discussion around timely topics on staff health and wellness. Come join us and be ready to share key ideas from your own professional practice, school or division. Together, we will connect and engage around one of the most important topics in education today, taking care of ourselves.
Speakers
avatar for Ray Hoppins

Ray Hoppins

Mr. Ray Hoppins thoroughly enjoyed his thirty-three year career as a teacher, vice-principal, principal, and central office leader in Vegreville, Innisfail, Sundre, and Olds. Ray is a proud alumnus from both the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary, and recently... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Organization Strategies to Simplify Life
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Do you find yourself wishing for better organization at home and at school? Come learn strategies to improve the systems you use for a streamlined approach to planning, deadlines, calendars, possessions, and information management. We’ll look at how easy it is to become overwhelmed, the stress we feel about the pace of modern life and work through why good intentions are not enough to carry us through. In this session you’ll discover practical ways to organize your time and resources for increased efficiency and simplicity.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Harvey

Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:30am MST

Why are outcomes for Indigenous students so unequal?
Friday February 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Join authors Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) and Andrew Stobo Sniderman for a discussion about their acclaimed book, Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation. This book follows multiple generations of two families, one white and one Indigenous, and weaves their lives into the larger story of Canada. Valley of the Birdtail is about how two schools became separate and unequal—and what it means for the rest of us.
Speakers
avatar for Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)

Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)

DOUGLAS SANDERSON (AMO BINASHII) is Beaver Clan, from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. He holds the Prichard Wilson Chair in Law and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. Professor Sanderson has served as senior Advisor to the government of Ontario, in the offices... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Stobo Sniderman

Andrew Stobo Sniderman

ANDREW STOBO SNIDERMAN is a writer, lawyer and Rhodes Scholar from Montreal. He has written for the New York Times, the Globe and Mail and Maclean’s. He has also argued before the Supreme Court of Canada, served as the human rights policy advisor to the Canadian minister of foreign... Read More →
Chairperson
avatar for Cindy Christou

Cindy Christou

Program Chair, NCTCA
Friday February 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Intentional Use of Data to Guide and Inform the Collaborative Conversation
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
It is not unusual for schools to be data-rich, but information-poor, collecting reams of student data but not ensuring the effective utilization of the information to guide next steps. In this session, Kurtis will explore a number of practical and easy to implement strategies and considerations for school leaders looking to ensure intentional organization and use of data to truly engage teachers, teams and help guide timely, collaborative responses for students.
Speakers
avatar for Kurtis Hewson

Kurtis Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning
Kurtis Hewson has been an award-winning teacher, vice-principal, and principal, as well as taught at the post-secondary level. With over a decade of experience as an administrator, Kurtis has championed the call for collaborative structures in schools to ensure success for all students... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Extended/Long Term Disability: It’s All About the Medical
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Understanding extended disability and long-term disability benefits can be challenging. The session provides an overview of this benefit and its eligibility, a review of best practices on applying for the benefit and outlines supports the Association offers to members during the application and, potentially, the appeal process.
Speakers
avatar for ATA Staff Officer

ATA Staff Officer

Danny Maas, Executive Staff Officer
TBD
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Making Meaningful Institutional Changes: using ERGs to create safety and inclusion for all employees.
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
In the first half of this session, employees from Black Gold Schools will lead you through the story of their first year starting and running Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). You will learn what an ERG is, and how it can offer a meaningful internal community of shared identities (racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, etc) that offers a route to equity and inclusion in the workplace. You will leave this session with access to a folder of all our resources (PD we have completed and offered, info on how to structure meetings, etc). In the second half of this session, we will offer a panel discussion where participants will have the opportunity to ask ERG members questions, as well as anything else related to our pursuit of a more inclusive workplace.
Speakers
avatar for Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer, Ruvilyn Gatchalian, Lorraine Kirkpatrick, Joshua Kostanuick, Hardeep Rai, Jolene Vandermeulen, and Pam Verhoeff are employees of Black Gold. Some of us are teachers, others are administrators, and others work in division office in administrative capacities. We all bring... Read More →
J

Jolene

BGSD
Jolene Vandermeulen is an Assistant Principal with Black Gold School Division.
avatar for Erin Keca

Erin Keca

Principal, Black Gold School Division
Erin Keca, a 20-year education veteran and current principal at École Leduc Estates School, is passionate about fostering inclusive school communities where every student and staff member feels valued and empowered.
HR

Hardeep Rai

Dr. Hardeep Rai has taught for 25 years in a variety of roles from elementary to postsecondary, currently as a grade 5 teacher at Riverview Middle School. His dedication to supporting students and ensuring representation for marginalized groups motivates him to build community with... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Chidi Iwuchukwu - Breakout session
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
TBD
Speakers
avatar for Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi Iwuchukwu is the P.R.O. (Persistent, Resilient and Optimistic) guy. He is the bestselling author of Coming To Canada: The Ultimate Success Guide for New Immigrants and Travelers. He uses his own personal story, highlighting a variety of harrowing life experiences and transitions... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 11 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 11 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 240 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Connie Jakab - Keynote Session
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
tbd
Speakers
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Note-Taking for School Counsellors and Administrators
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Most of the time, school counsellors and school administrators are not trained on time-efficient and ethical record keeping that satisfies legal expectations. Do we have to keep notes? What should we write in our notes? Who keeps those notes? These questions will be answered, and more!
Speakers
avatar for Vincent Mireau

Vincent Mireau

Registered Psychologist, Rock Lake Psychology
Vincent Mireau is a Registered Psychologist in the Province of Alberta. He works in private practice Alberta-wide an instructor of Law and Ethics for City University of Seattle. Vincent is proudly francophone and the former President of the ATA Council of School Counsellors.
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Guidance / Counselling, Admin / Leadership
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Supporting Neurodivergent Students at School
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
As class sizes increase and EA hours are in limited supply, our neurodivergent students are struggling. 1 in 50 children and youth are diagnosed with autism in Canada (2019), and 5-7% of children and youth are diagnosed with ADHD. More and more girls are being diagnosed as well, and many teachers and doctors are not as familiar with how autism looks in those assigned female at birth. Learn how to be neurodivergent affirming and support those students who are differently wired so they can be successful at school.
Speakers
avatar for Stepha Fode

Stepha Fode

CFL Teacher, Parkland School Division
Stepha is an autistic educator who is the mother to a twice exceptional child and runs a program for neurodivergent highschoolers, especially those with school avoidance. She competed her Masters of Special Education at UBC in 2011, and moved to Alberta in 2019 where she works at... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Admin / Leadership
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 05 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 70 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Culturally Sensitive Trauma Informed Practices in the Classroom: Understanding the Impact of Intergenerational Trauma
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
This workshop will explore the connection between the history of colonization in Canada, with a holistic assessment in understanding the ongoing impacts on Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous peoples. The audience will understand how to use a two eyed seeing approach, and how this relays to working with Indigenous students, families and communities, while using a culturally sensitive trauma-informed approach. Participants will leave feeling empowered in learning how they can implement a strength- based approach, that is focused on resiliency and the strengths that Indigenous people carry within themselves. They will see how Intergenerational trauma can be healed when using intergenerational wisdom in supporting Indigenous people on their own healing journey.
Speakers
avatar for Joanna Gladue

Joanna Gladue

Joanna Gladue, a proud Nehiyaw Cree woman from the Treaty 8 Bigstone Cree Nation, embodies a profound connection to her Indigenous heritage, both in her personal and professional life. Although her familial roots lie in Northern Alberta, she has spent most of her life in Edmonton... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Indigenous Education
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

The Arctic Experience: Goota's Journey Through Inuit Traditions
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Rooted in the land-based resources of the North, Inuit traditions and culture flourished despite the unforgiving Arctic climate. Demonstrating incredible resilience and ingenuity, the Inuit have a rich history that Goota enthusiastically shares through her vivid storytelling and genuine Inuit artifacts.
Speakers
avatar for Goota Desmarais

Goota Desmarais

Inuit Education
Goota Desmarais, from Cape Dorset, Nunavut, experienced a unique upbringing, spending winters in a modern Inuit settlement and summers in a traditional camp. Now residing in Sherwood Park, Alberta, she stays connected to her heritage through regular visits. Through her business, Inuit... Read More →
Chairperson
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Nicole Lueke

Director of Communication, North Central Teachers' Convention
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Open space with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

A Reasonable Act of Worship | understanding & teaching the connection between worship & purity
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
We live in a society where the word purity has become entangled in a gray area of post modernism & self-indulgence. Teaching authentic worship goes beyond just a faith or catechism class in school. It needs to be integrated into our systems as a whole. Accomplishing this requires a paradigm shift in both our mentality and our approach. Drawing from concepts laid out in his book, Peter guides us through the beginnings of what this shift might look like. Participants are invited to reflect, to journey, and to share.
Speakers
avatar for Peter Hill

Peter Hill

CPM Enterprises
Peter is a licensed minister, author, motivational speaker, youtuber, and math teacher. During the school year, he teaches high school math in the city of Calgary. Outside of his teaching career, he is involved in the training, support, equipping and encouragement of an array of different... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Religious Studies / Religion, Guidance / Counselling
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Personal Retiree Plan education session
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Your retirement, your way. If you're starting to think about retirement, you might be wondering what your benefit options will look like. Our flexible solutions will meet your needs for the next stage of your life, so you can: BE FLEXIBLE. Choose the coverage that suits your needs for extended health benefits, prescription drugs and dental care. FEEL CONFIDENT. Enjoy your retirement with peace of mind that your coverage is secure with a brand you know and trust. TRAVEL FAR. Enjoy worry-free vacations with our emergency travel coverage and up to 120 days per trip. LIVE WELL. Stay happy and healthy by taking advantage of personal, nutritional and financial counseling through our wellness programs. Learn what to expect and plan for in retirement; from government sponsored programs to personal benefit options. This is a great opportunity to plan early for the retirement you always envisioned.
Speakers
avatar for Candice Hartwell

Candice Hartwell

Personal Benefits Specialist, Alberta Blue Cross
Personal Benefits Specialist with Alberta Blue Cross. Helping to educate Albertans about their benefit options. From Government sponsored health programs to personal coverage options. Supporting individuals as they transition from group benefits to personal coverage upon retirement... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Retired Teachers, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Land Reclamation In The Classroom - Educating Through Game
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
How do we teach the next generation to reclaim disturbed land, to heal the Earth? With increasing environmental pressures, everyone must understand the importance of land reclamation. Join Valerie Miller, PhD, and Julie Arsenault, science teacher, to explore “Become An Earth Doctor”. This game allows participants to become land reclamation practitioners, walking them through key steps and decisions. Participants will be introduced to land reclamation, explore gameplay, learn how to connect to real life examples including those experienced on Indigenous lands, and gain access to free resources.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Arsenault

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council
After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Julie entered the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta to pursue her teaching career. She has been teaching with Edmonton Public Schools since 2002 and has developed a passion for incorporating... Read More →
avatar for Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems
Valerie Miller (she/her) is the Outreach and Engagement Lead for Future Energy Systems and has a PhD in land reclamation from the University of Alberta. Valerie supports personnel to share research with audiences through opportunities like tours, videos, books, talks, and in-person/online... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:00pm MST

Guided Tours at the Art Gallery of Alberta
Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $24.00
Capacity: 90
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Join us for a guided tour and discussions designed for teachers. Led by our Education team, these tours highlight current exhibitions including key exhibition themes and ideas, connections to the Alberta Program of Studies, applicable visual literacy strategies, and suggestions for classrooms.
Speakers
AG

Art Gallery of Alberta

Education and Learning Administrator, Art Gallery of Alberta
The Art Gallery of Alberta is a museum dedicated to excellent and innovative practice in programming, stewardship, and presentation of visual arts in Western Canada and across the nation. The Art Gallery of Alberta creates a welcoming and engaging environment where people are motivated... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta Tour #2 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Tours, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta Tour #2 (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for 90 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:30pm MST

Maegan Giroux - Keynote Session EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
Join us for a keynote session with author Maegan Giroux as she delves into the transformative power of the 14 building thinking classroom practices. Through practical examples and real-world applications, Maegan will illuminate how these practices foster equity and accessibility in educational settings. From fostering collaborative inquiry to nurturing meaningful reflection, each practice is designed to empower students and teachers. Discover how the building thinking classroom's pedagogy promotes inclusive learning environments where every voice is valued, and every mind is engaged. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for cultivating your own thinking classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Maegan Giroux

Maegan Giroux

Maegan Giroux is an accomplished mathematics teacher, instructional coach, and educational consultant, currently working in Regina Catholic Schools. Having taught for over a decade at every grade level from kindergarten to grade 8, Maegan's teaching philosophy is rooted in innovative... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Promote Yourself: Resumes and Cover Letters that Get Noticed
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Are you interested in learning how to communicate the story of your teaching career and showcase your educational, professional, leadership and volunteer experience to pique employers’ interest? In this session, the presenter will share advice on how to edit your resume and write a strong cover letter to improve your chances of getting an interview.
Speakers
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TBD

TBD
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

What is MoodleHub?
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
MoodleHub is a server that has been running for several years where teachers around Alberta have been networking and downloading courses that have been established in their division. We are a non-profit organization that wants the best for teachers by meeting once a month during the school year to discuss anything new in the world of e-learning.
Speakers
avatar for Angelo Delli Santi

Angelo Delli Santi

Mastering Online Tools for Any Science and Math Learner
Angelo Delli Santi has completed his Master of Distance Education from Athabasca University in 2022 and is continuing to learn more skills of the teaching profession as a life-long learner. He resides in Red Deer, Alberta, and teaches high school online science courses (Biology, Chemistry... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Beginning Teachers, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Chancellor Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Be An Upstander: Finding Hope in Complex Times
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Global crisis’, rights and equity issues are entering, and sometimes disrupting, classrooms within increasing frequency, leaving both students and educators feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. In this session, participants will explore approaches that create environments where they can explore complex topics and equip students with tools to address injustice. Participants will also examine how classroom culture, courage to engage in complex conversations and project-based learning, can be used together to help students find hope and equip them with skills to take action.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Adomako-Ansah

Sarah Adomako-Ansah

Canadian Human Rights Museum / Edmonton Catholic Teachers Local No 54
Sarah Adomako-Ansah is a graduate of the University of Alberta, B. Ed (’13). She is a former teacher with the Edmonton Catholic School Division, teaching grades three through six from 2013 until 2021. She was the Division’s first Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Consultant... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Learning Resources
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Choosing Your Tomorrow: Harnessing Your Power of Choice
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Jodie shares how harnessing the power of choice is possible, even in the most challenging times. Drawing from her personal journey, she explores themes of resilience, communication, support, and growing through grief. She emphasizes that joy can coexist with pain and underscores the power of choice in decision-making to find meaning while living through adversity. Jodie offers practical lessons and inspires others to embrace self-discovery for growth and healing, providing tools to help themselves and those they love and serve. Her message is one of connection, hope, and the possibility of finding joy amidst life’s most difficult moments.
Speakers
avatar for Jodie Baulkham

Jodie Baulkham

Jodie Baulkham Coaching & Consulting
Jodie is a licensed teacher, former RCMP employee, professional coach, and certified Leader Character practitioner who focuses on cultivating character, igniting passion, and fortifying resilience for herself and others. She is a leadership and mental health curriculum design specialist... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Plus j’écris, mieux j’écris, mieux je lis : c’est établi -Partie A
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Les recherches prouvent que plus l’élève produit des textes, plus il progresse dans l’écrit. Aussi, il est nécessaire d’organiser des séquences pédagogiques fréquentes intégrant des productions d’écrits, surtout des écrits courts. Or l’écrit n’est souvent proposé que comme activité finale pour l’évaluation. Cet atelier présente des activités d’entrainement à la production d’écrits. Entre autres, des activités de paraphrase, de reformulation conduisent l’élève à mobiliser des procédures de remplacement, de déplacement et d’ajout de mots. Les activités proposées peuvent être mises directement en place par les enseignants, les orthopédagogues pour permettre à tout élève de maitriser l’écrit. C’est donc un atelier concret, pratique, durant lequel les participants reverront aussi les différentes sortes de phrases. Cet atelier devrait comporter deux périodes.
Speakers
avatar for Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger est détentrice d’une maitrise en communication de l’École supérieure d’arts graphiques (ESAG) à Paris (France) et d’une maitrise en didactique des langues (mémoire non déposé). Depuis près de quinze ans, elle donne des cours intensifs en grammaire... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Francais, Francais
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Enhance Well-being, Enhance Learning: The CSH Approach
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Healthy students learn better and achieve better outcomes. The comprehensive school health (CSH) framework is Alberta’s roadmap for school health and wellness. CSH begins with you, right in your classroom! Join us for an engaging discussion on hot topics that directly impact you and your students. Together, let’s demystify CSH and explore strategies that enhance well-being and learning for students and staff in your classroom – leading to meaningful and lasting change.
Speakers
avatar for David Knechtel

David Knechtel

Health Promotion Facilitator Healthy Schools, Alberta Health Services
David is a Health Promotion Facilitator with the Healthy Schools team at Alberta Health Services. He partners with school authorities and other stakeholders to implement effective and coordinated initiatives that improve wellbeing in schools using a Comprehensive School Health framework... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Mitschke

Matthew Mitschke

Health Promotion Facilitator, Healthy Schools, AHS
Matt is a Health Promotion Facilitator with the Healthy Schools team at Alberta Health Services. He partners with school authorities and other stakeholders to implement effective and coordinated initiatives that improve wellbeing in schools using a Comprehensive School Health framework... Read More →
avatar for Rodney Snaterse

Rodney Snaterse

Health Promotion Facilitator, Healthy Schools, Alberta Health Services
Rod is a Health Promotion Facilitator with the Healthy Schools team at Alberta Health Services. He partners with school authorities and other stakeholders to implement effective and coordinated initiatives that improve wellbeing in schools using a Comprehensive School Health framework... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Health - CALM / Santé, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Askîhk Kiskinohamâtowin - Weaving Métis Ways of Knowing into Land-Based Learning
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
nd Based Learning is central to Métis ways of knowing and being. When we create relationships to the land, we have a responsibility to live in reciprocity by protecting and caring for the land and all that lives on it. Seeing the land as a relation is an important Métis worldview. Join Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning in exploring what Land-Based Learning could look like in schools, what it is and resources to support this learning.
Speakers
avatar for Holly Brandsma

Holly Brandsma

Metis Education Consultant, Rupertsland Institute
Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning develops comprehensive foundational knowledge resources, engaging lesson plans, meaningful professional development opportunities and authentic classroom learning tools that speak accurately and meaningfully to topics in Métis educati... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Learning Resources
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Yukon Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Neurographic Art
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $7.00
Capacity: 30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

How can we host an art class that accesses emotional regulation, creative freedom as well as develop techniques needed for watercolor? Come find out. All materials will be provided and in one hour you will walk away with a completed assignment that is applicable K-12.
Speakers
KS

Kendra Silk

Teacher, Redeemer
This one-hour yoga session is for the teacher who requires a body break at convention. It is designed to assist those who are new to practice to have a safe space for questions and feedback on the structure of each pose. Attendees will leave with several 5 min body breaks that they... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for 0 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

The Purity Pandemic | dealing with disaster in our postmodern world EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
We are in a crisis. Our students are being faced with choices that they are ill equipped to make. A society of pornography and rape culture is infiltrating our well-being with incredibly severe consequences. We shy away from discussing the issues & pay a huge price. Not for the faint of heart, Peter offers an in-depth and in-your-face talk to teachers & educators about purity. While from the perspective of the Christian faith, principals shared transcend religious backgrounds. It’s time to talk about it. It’s time to fight back.
Speakers
avatar for Peter Hill

Peter Hill

CPM Enterprises
Peter is a licensed minister, author, motivational speaker, youtuber, and math teacher. During the school year, he teaches high school math in the city of Calgary. Outside of his teaching career, he is involved in the training, support, equipping and encouragement of an array of different... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Religious Studies / Religion, Guidance / Counselling
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Allyship in STEM
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Are you an ally interested in authentically weaving Truth & Reconciliation into your STEM lessons but don’t know where to start? Are you mindful of avoiding tokenism and teaching Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being with respect and authenticity? If so, then this is the session for you! Amanda Green will share her journey in learning from Indigenous people and appropriately implementing a variety of lessons that you can then use either on your own, or with guidance of a community member. Please remember that this is from the point of view of an ally, who sometimes makes mistakes, but ultimately wants to help others learn from them and do better. Amanda primarily focuses on Junior High (both in English and French), but has many ideas you can use with students of all ages.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Arsenault

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council
After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Julie entered the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta to pursue her teaching career. She has been teaching with Edmonton Public Schools since 2002 and has developed a passion for incorporating... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Green

Amanda Green

Teacher, Science Council
Amanda's spark for science ignited at an early age exploring nature with her family and grew into a flame for space exploration as she followed Canada's journey skyward. She teaches Junior High STEM classes in both English and French in Beaumont, Alberta. Alongside her colleague Julie... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Indigenous Education
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Help! There is a Critic Living in my Head!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Have trouble with a hyper-critical inner dialogue? Are you your own biggest critic? This session offers insight derived from an 'old, but awesome' model called T.A. for dealing with our mental backseat driver. This session would also be excellent for teachers working with Stressed Out High Achievers.
Speakers
avatar for Vincent Mireau

Vincent Mireau

Registered Psychologist, Rock Lake Psychology
Vincent Mireau is a Registered Psychologist in the Province of Alberta. He works in private practice Alberta-wide an instructor of Law and Ethics for City University of Seattle. Vincent is proudly francophone and the former President of the ATA Council of School Counsellors.
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

How to Say No
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Teachers give a lot of themselves, so preserving energy is an important skill. With increased demands on our time and resources, decisions must be made to manage stress and avoid burning out. In this session, we’ll examine why it can be so hard to say no. We’ll cover handling the disappointment of others, strategies for setting and maintaining stronger relationship boundaries, and creating more space to enjoy life instead of feeling “crazy busy.” Prioritize your own mental health by learning how to say no with kindness and without guilt so your students can see how it’s done.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Harvey

Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

1:00pm MST

Visit the Royal Alberta Museum (Tour)
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $24.00
Capacity:30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Come meet with members of the RAM learning team to learn about the resources for you and your class. This will have a 20 min overview and then free time to explore the museum.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Roberts

Monica Roberts

Head of Learning, Royal Alberta Museum
The Royal Alberta Museum is Alberta’s provincial museum. We sustain the Province’s collecting, research, and conservation activities and showcase and share a long and storied history of this land and the peoples who have made it their home. Our work is to collect, conserve, research... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Tour Royal Alberta Museum
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tour
  • Room Details Royal Alberta Museum - Tour (Royal Alberta Museum, Tour Max capacity for 30 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

1:45pm MST

Scott Ervin - Breakout Session EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
tbd
Speakers
avatar for Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin has spent twenty-four years working with kids. He has served as a principal, superintendent, discipline specialist, mentor and father. Scott has published a book with ASCD, “The Classroom Behavior Manual: How to Build Relationships with Students, Share Control, and Teach... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 08 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 08 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 338 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Fun Times with H5P!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Have you ever encountered dull lessons where students just read the material, and nothing engages them. H5P.org has been around for several years to promote a fun and engaging way to learn. You can have embedded material from Crosswords, Interactive Videos, Flashcards, Game Map and so much more. To be exact another 50 to choose from. I will quickly show you the ins and outs of storing your material on this server and the use of AI, specifically ChatGPT you can have questions made on any concept in seconds to formatively assess your students.
Speakers
avatar for Angelo Delli Santi

Angelo Delli Santi

Mastering Online Tools for Any Science and Math Learner
Angelo Delli Santi has completed his Master of Distance Education from Athabasca University in 2022 and is continuing to learn more skills of the teaching profession as a life-long learner. He resides in Red Deer, Alberta, and teaches high school online science courses (Biology, Chemistry... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Assessment / Évaluation, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Chancellor Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Outcomes, Triangulation and Gradebooks - OH MY!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
We know that tests and traditional grading are not necessarily the most effective for assessing and reporting student learning, but how to make the transition from what we’ve always done to what we want to do? This session will share ideas and resources for tracking student progress, setting up an outcome based gradebook and reporting achievements in a way that meaningfully describes what students know and can do.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Arsenault

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council
After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Julie entered the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta to pursue her teaching career. She has been teaching with Edmonton Public Schools since 2002 and has developed a passion for incorporating... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Assessment / Évaluation, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 09 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Laurie McIntosh - Keynote Session
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Taking a closer look at the strategies, stories and definitions of "success" that inspire and connect us in our community as 'Teachers These Days'. Laurie will hold a discussion and reflection around what we have been taught is a "good" teacher. We will examine in depth the stories we have been told about what makes a successful teacher, what elements within our teacher culture need to change and spend time discussing safe places to land in these trying times. This session is all about the connection. Teachers can expect to leave with strategies especially surrounding connection to themselves, their school community, their learners and the families they serve. What people will remember most about you, your legacy, will have so much more to do with a felt sense than it ever will with words or numbers. It will remind our teachers that their job is to shine the incredible light that brought them into this profession in the first place. It will remind them that whatever you got on any given day is (more than) enough which is something all teachers deserve to hear right now.
Speakers
avatar for Laurie McIntosh

Laurie McIntosh

me of the best lessons are taught in the moments between literacy and numeracy. These golden moments based on kindness, connection, and community are the moments Laurie lives for. With compassion and thoughtfulness, Laurie has an incredible way of acknowledging the accomplishments... Read More →
Chairperson
JV

Janet Vader

NCTCA Past President
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Plus j’écris, mieux j’écris, mieux je lis : c’est établi -Partie B
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Les recherches prouvent que plus l’élève produit des textes, plus il progresse dans l’écrit. Aussi, il est nécessaire d’organiser des séquences pédagogiques fréquentes intégrant des productions d’écrits, surtout des écrits courts. Or l’écrit n’est souvent proposé que comme activité finale pour l’évaluation. Cet atelier présente des activités d’entrainement à la production d’écrits. Entre autres, des activités de paraphrase, de reformulation conduisent l’élève à mobiliser des procédures de remplacement, de déplacement et d’ajout de mots. Les activités proposées peuvent être mises directement en place par les enseignants, les orthopédagogues pour permettre à tout élève de maitriser l’écrit. C’est donc un atelier concret, pratique, durant lequel les participants reverront aussi les différentes sortes de phrases. Cet atelier devrait comporter deux périodes.
Speakers
avatar for Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger est détentrice d’une maitrise en communication de l’École supérieure d’arts graphiques (ESAG) à Paris (France) et d’une maitrise en didactique des langues (mémoire non déposé). Depuis près de quinze ans, elle donne des cours intensifs en grammaire... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Francais, Francais
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Let’s Talk About Food: Reframing messaging for an inclusive classroom
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Have you ever wondered how to respond to your students' comments about food? Most of us grew up hearing foods described as “healthy” or “unhealthy,” but categorizing foods this way can harm our relationship with food and cause stress about eating. So how do we flip the script on this conversation with students? Join our Registered Dietitians in this interactive session exploring practical examples and strategies of how to have inclusive conversations around all foods with your students. Come and be part of the conversation!
Speakers
avatar for Jaclyn Chute

Jaclyn Chute

Registered Dietitian, Teach Nutrition
Jaclyn Chute, RD, M.Ed. Jaclyn is is a Registered Dietitian with Teach Nutrition at Dairy Farmers of Canada. She is passionate about helping others cultivate a healthy relationship with food and themselves. She enjoys finding creative ways to share the message that eating can be nourishing... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Health - CALM / Santé, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Exploring Inuit Games: Tradition, Skills, and Community
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Join us for an engaging session dedicated to the rich tradition of Inuit games. Participants will delve into the cultural significance, historical roots, and the skills involved in these traditional activities. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on participation, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the games that have been passed down through generations, fostering community and resilience in Inuit culture. Whether you're learning about the endurance-testing Knuckle Hop, the strategic Blanket Toss, or the cooperative Seal Crawl, this session promises a fun and educational experience for all ages. Be prepared for an immersive journey into the world of Inuit games, where tradition meets play!
Speakers
avatar for Goota Desmarais

Goota Desmarais

Inuit Education
Goota Desmarais, from Cape Dorset, Nunavut, experienced a unique upbringing, spending winters in a modern Inuit settlement and summers in a traditional camp. Now residing in Sherwood Park, Alberta, she stays connected to her heritage through regular visits. Through her business, Inuit... Read More →
Chairperson
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Nicole Lueke

Director of Communication, North Central Teachers' Convention
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Physical Education / Éducation Physique
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Yukon Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

STEM Stations - Engaging students in authentic learning and collaboration in Science and Math.
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Do you want to have more one-on-one time with your students while teaching them how to work independently and provide meaningful hands-on activities? Come and see how you can utilize stations to build collaborative and exploratory learning opportunities in Math and Science. Amanda Green and Megan Zaremba will share their passion for learning and how they make their lessons fun and interactive. You will walk away with resources and tips on running stations that are simple and can be implemented in your classrooms later this week! Although they primarily teach junior high in English, some ideas and resources will be available in French and applicable to other grade levels
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Green

Amanda Green

Teacher, Science Council
Amanda's spark for science ignited at an early age exploring nature with her family and grew into a flame for space exploration as she followed Canada's journey skyward. She teaches Junior High STEM classes in both English and French in Beaumont, Alberta. Alongside her colleague Julie... Read More →
avatar for Megan Zaremba

Megan Zaremba

Megan has been teaching grade 9 Math and Science in Beaumont, Alberta for four years. During that time, she has enjoyed helping students find their own version of success and inspiring them to always try their best. With a passion for exploring, Megan continues to try new things in... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

All Who are Weary and Heavy-Laden
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Although he went to church from the time he was very young, the launch of a parish youth ministry program in his teen years is what really awakened Mike Landry’s faith, making Jesus his dearest friend. For more than 27 years, Mike has sought to share the truth, beauty, and goodness of Catholic Christianity with others. Currently, he works full-time as division Chaplain for Evergreen Catholic Schools, serving ten schools west of Edmonton, AB. Mike and his wife Jennifer live in Stony Plain, AB with their five children.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Landry

Mike Landry

Although he went to church from the time he was very young, the launch of a parish youth ministry program in his teen years is what really awakened Mike Landry’s faith, making Jesus his dearest friend. For more than 27 years, Mike has sought to share the truth, beauty, and goodness... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Religious Studies / Religion, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Non-Permanent Learning Surfaces (aka Whiteboards) In the Science Classroom
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Whiteboarding can be defined by some as an effective classroom strategy that uses non-permanent learning surfaces to actively engage students in the learning process. This strategy provides students with ongoing evaluation and quick feedback that guides understanding and comprehension of subject matter. It also allows students to engage in a collaborative learning process with their peers enabling them to learn from each other. This session will introduce you to multiple methods on how you can use whiteboarding in your science classroom. Participants will experience how to use non-permanent learning surfaces in their science classrooms in a variety of ways. They will learn that whiteboarding is an effective student engagement activity that fosters student dialogue, engages students in a collaborative learning environment, models problem solving strategies and helps students achieve a deeper conceptual understanding of scientific concepts.
Speakers
avatar for Kristian Basaraba

Kristian Basaraba

Kristian Basaraba (he/him) is a father of two, teacher, lead singer in the punk rock cover band Dad Religion, podcast host, semi-retired skateboarder and the founder of the community organization known as Rad Dads Edmonton. He is currently on a secondment from his school board working... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Visual Block-Based Coding with Minecraft Education Edition
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
In this session we will look at coding in Minecraft Education Edition, how it can be used in both elementary and secondary computer science. You and your students will be able to gain new powers and abilities, while developing skills in problem solving, innovation, collaboration, and perseverance. We'll also look at other (free) options for visual block-based coding such as MakeCode Arcade, micro:bit, and Scratch.
Speakers
avatar for David Hay

David Hay

Teacher, Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41
David Hay teaches high school computing science, robotics, IT, digital media, and math in Sherwood Park. He is also a contributor to the Callysto and Data Dunkers projects.
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Science-sciences, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Financial Wellness – it’s more than just investments!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Why is it important to prioritize our financial well-being? Being financially prepared is essential because it's not just about money; it's a fundamental aspect of overall wellness. Neglecting financial health can lead to stress and affect mental well-being, making it harder to navigate life's challenges. For educators, who often prioritize the needs of others over their own, focusing on personal wellness, including financial wellness, is imperative. Studies show that 40% of financially unstable Canadians experience stress related to their finances. This stress permeates their work life, with 88% reporting frequent worries and 49% admitting it affects their job performance. But what if there were simple tools that could alleviate this stress? This session aims to provide such tools, offering practical steps that can be implemented easily. In this session, you will learn how to identify any financial gaps that you may have, how to prepare for the unknown (financial emergencies and unexpected costs), and how to plan for your expected financial needs (home downpayment, kids' post-secondary tuition, additional retirement funds). We will explore investment options, look at market dynamics, and using our core strategies we will set you up to make informed financial decisions. Being financially prepared isn't just about avoiding financial pitfalls; it's about building resilience and understanding and securing peace of mind in the face of life's uncertainties.
Speakers
avatar for Rick Harcourt

Rick Harcourt

Professional Financial Advisor, Capital Estate Planning
Rick Harcourt is a Professional Financial Advisor, he manages the ATA Group Voluntary Benefit program and if you've joined us for a past Financial Wellness session or the ATA Pre-Retirement sessions, you'll have seen him in action as our main speaker for these events. Rick has been... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Walton

Elizabeth Walton

Marketing and Communications Manager, Capital Planning
Elizabeth leads the communications and marketing programs for the ATA Voluntary Benefits Program. This includes designing and developing all the communication materials for the program, helping teachers and their families to understand the options available to them – like the ATA... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Admin / Leadership
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Risk. Rest. Resilience.
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
After we risk, we must learn how to rest so we can build resilience. In this session, we’ll do a deep dive into the scarcity mindset so prevalent in our culture. We’ll talk about rhythm, and the stories we tell ourselves about productivity and worth being intertwined. Learning how to safely take risks, and then rest up and recover, leads to improved mental health and better coping strategies. If you are feeling bone weary and in need of hope and rest, this session is for you. Come practice these critical life skills so you can show your students how it’s done.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Harvey

Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades
 


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